Sending the 74.4 tone activates the transponder for 10 minutes. Then
you can use the normal 67 Hz tone for the voice uplink. If somebody
has already sent the 74.4 tone and activated the transponder then you
do not need to send it.
Zach KM7I
On 7/17/06, Carl Yaffey <carl_yaffey@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If there already folks using SO-50, is it necessary to send the 74.4
> tone before transmitting?
>
> Carl Yaffey O----'-:: K8NU
> Yaffey Music Services: banjo/guitar/bass/mandolin lessons, recording
> studio.
> carl_yaffeyADDED_TO_STOP_SPAM@yahoo.com, 614 268 6353, Columbus OH
> http://www.carl-yaffey.com
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